Success Through a Lens: Lao Photographer Earns Prestigious Award in London
Inspired by his father, 28-year-old Anoukit ‘Mon’ Kithsavath first picked up a camera as a child. He recalls how his father was always seen with a camera in hand and […]
Entries by Sylivanla Vongphachanh
Japan Grants Funds for Infrastructure Repairs in Laos
In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi swept across Laos, primarily affecting the northern regions. The storm caused widespread devastation, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The northern provinces bore the brunt […]
Fortified Rice Project Launched to Help Reduce Malnutrition in Laos
On 6 March, the Government of Laos and the United Nations country representative signed off on a project aiming to strengthen large-scale food fortification in Laos. Rice, the cornerstone of […]
Luang Prabang Earns Global Recognition for Sustainable Tourism
Laos’ popular world heritage town of Luang Prabang has clinched third place in the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards for “Destination Management” at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) in Berlin, […]
Laos Set to Strengthen Pilot Training, Improve Aviation Safety
Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety programs. Under a new agreement with Partners in Aviation and Communications Technology (PACTEC), Laos will introduce new […]
Laos, Japan Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomacy with New Projects
On 5 March, Laos officially marked the 70th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with Japan, commemorating the milestone with an exchange of congratulatory messages between Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone […]
Vang Vieng Aims for 2 Million Tourists, Infrastructure Focus
Vang Vieng, Laos, has set a target to attract 2 million tourists in 2025, with an expected income of LAK 1,700 billion (USD 78.6 million). The district plans to focus […]
Luang Prabang Declared Poverty-Free Amid Economic Growth
On 3 March, Luang Prabang City was officially declared poverty-free, as announced by Mayor Viengthong Hatsachan. The declaration follows significant improvements in infrastructure and the economy, including better roads, transportation, […]
Lao Students Showcase Skills at Japanese Speech Event
On 1 March, the 22nd Japanese Speech Contest took place at the Lao-Japan Budo Center in Vientiane Capital. Japanese-language learners in Laos delivered speeches in front of a large audience, […]
Laos, China 500kV Link to Drive Clean Energy Growth and ASEAN Connectivity
On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in Vientiane Capital. This project is part of a broader effort to enhance regional energy integration. Phoxay […]
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